The iconic Le Roannay Hotel on the doorstep of the Spa-Francorchamps racetrack has added a new chapter to its illustrious story. The stylish guestrooms, wellness facilities and restaurant are the picture of contemporary luxury. The exquisite bar is housed in a historic barn beneath timber rafters and the heliport is also up and running. The culinary score also demonstrates inherent respect for the past with a modern twist. Talented Matthieu Vande Velde is going from strength to strength under the guidance of master chef David Martin. Strewn with Asian notes, Matthieu’s creativity is perfectly paired with familiar family favourites. He exalts the ingredient, thanks to lashings of high-precision technique, resulting in dishes like tomatoes enhanced with a delicately bitter coffee-laced sabayon or duck grilled whole on an open fire with a cream of carrots jazzed up with curry and a big-boned meat gravy. This intuitive chef’s personality shines through in his consummate skill and respect for the ingredient. A treat for your tastebuds awaits you at Le Roannay.